LCC Daily Devotions

Category Archives: The God of All Comfort

As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; and you will be comforted over Jerusalem.” Isaiah 66:13

When you’re troubled, remember: 1) God’s comfort is real. Do you recall being sad or afraid as a child? And do you remember feeling the comfort of your mother’s presence? God’s comfort is even more real than your mother’s was then. ‘As one whom his mother comforts, so I will comfort you.’ God’s more concerned about you now than your mother was in your childhood. ‘Can a mother forget the baby at her breast…? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! See, I have engraved you on the palms of My hands…’ (Isaiah 49:15-16). You can always count on God when you need comfort! 2) The Comforter lives in you. When we’re suffering, God seems distant and inaccessible. But He’s not. Jesus resolved that concern for His anxious disciples—then and now. ‘…I will pray to the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you forever’ (John 14:16). The Holy Spirit, who forever abides in you, is closer to you than the air you breathe. He’s equipped, willing, and able to comfort you. He will sometimes do it by reminding you of the verse from a hymn, a line from a poem, a sermon you heard, etc. When He does, believe it. Say to yourself repeatedly: ‘The God of all comfort lives permanently in me!’ 3) Scripture brings comfort. The apostle reminds us ‘…that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope’ (Romans 15:4). When you’re down, you may not feel like reading the Bible. Do it anyway. It’ll bring you the comfort you long for.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the comfort you bring me – especially at the times I need it the most. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. 2 Corinthians 1:4

Of all the names given to God in Scripture, none is more consoling than ‘…the God of all comfort, Who comforts us in all our troubles…’ (vv. 3-4). Notice the words ‘all comfort’. That means there are no exceptions and no limitations to God’s comfort, no matter how dreadful your circumstances. Comfort is God’s name and nature; it’s who He is and what He naturally wants to do! You can’t get close to Him and not be comforted. Lack of comfort results from disconnecting from God—usually the result of a lack of faith. Comfort comes by faith. You can know intellectually that He’s the ‘God of all comfort’, but not feel comforted because of your doubts. Jesus instructed the blind man who came for healing,‘ …According to your faith be it unto you’ (Matthew 9:29). ‘Knowing’ needs the addition of ‘believing’ before you’ll experience comfort. Feeling follows faith, not vice versa! Suppose you’re taking your first ocean cruise and have some concern about safety. The captain assures you he’s a qualified veteran and the ship’s the latest version available, equipped with modern communications and safety equipment. If, like too many Christians, you refuse to believe him until you first feel the comfort, you’ll probably disembark or spend the entire voyage unnecessarily sick with worry. But if you make up your mind to believe the captain’s word, you’ll soon feel the lessening of anxiety and the presence of comfort! Today, decide to trust the ‘Captain of our salvation’ who promises to ‘comfort us in all our troubles’, and you’ll experience the comfort He provides.

Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the comfort you bring me in all my troubles – just knowing You are there and You are in charge! In Jesus’ Name, Amen